Dan
Maybe I'm just gettin old. 100 MPH and 10 years old!! damn! How fast do the
13 year olds run? Will a 1" NHRA Jr. Dragster roll cage be sufficient at 100
plus MPH?
John Beckett, LSR #79
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Warner" <dwarner@electrorent.com>
To: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 8:20 AM
Subject: Re: Youngsters
> I have a kid living down the street who has been doing karts for a few
years
> now, and quite well from what I understand. I had asked his father about
the
> Jr. Dragster program and he indicated that the speeds were too slow for
his
> son who is doing 85-100 in his enduro kart, age 10 now. A restrictive
speed
> in our environment may not appeal to the kids we are trying to attract to
> LSR.
>
> Dan W
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dale & Evelyn Thomas <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
> To: John Beckett <landspeedracer@email.msn.com>
> Cc: lsr list <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 9:29 PM
> Subject: Re: Youngsters
>
>
> > John,
> > A size limit, or configuration rule would be the easiest way to limit
> the
> > speeds. As far as how much speed can a 12 year old handle?. That really
> > depends on the kid. Some are going to be able to handle more than others
> due
> > to natural talent and lack of fear (common sense?). Here is where a
> > graduated or progressive type of license like adults use might make
sense.
> > Just, a weird thought, how about a Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh
type
> > engines with various type of restrictor plates, based on a license. Go
as
> > fast as you can, as long as you use a certain size restrictor. It would
> work
> > with any carburetor engine.
> >
> > Dale "Chief" Thomas
> >
>
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